Noted for his ‘wealth of experience’ in the range of private equity matters, Bram Caudri heads up the team at Houthoff which is considered ’a top team in the Netherlands’. The range of transactions the team advises its roster of private equity clients on includes cross-border acquisitions which cover US, UK and European markets; such work forms a significant portion of the team’s workload. Michiel Pannekoek is well equipped to assist on such significant acquisitions, and Alexander Kaarls also harnesses notable M&A expertise.
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‘Richard Witvliet has been a valued partner in both fast-paced transactions where we had to compete at speed and also on slower deals where reasoning and emotional intelligence have been important. Jeanne Beck has helped also in navigating these complexities.’
‘Houthoff is great at supporting their clients with a high-quality, professional, bespoke and tailored approach. Overall, the people are the differentiator through how they collaborate with each other and us as client, their strong mix of backgrounds and diversity, and their pragmatic approach.'
'A very healthy and positive DNA across the teams; with a full-service proposition. Top team in the Netherlands.’
‘Bram Caudri is the stand-out individual who has guided me through my professional developments as an investor. He is capable, technical, and very pragmatic in his approach. Whenever there is a situation with an entanglement, I can rely on Bram to unpack it between parties and solve it positively for all involved, whilst keeping my interest at front of mind.'
'Ivar Brouwer is a reliable support and a great technical sparring partner with an opinion combined with a pleasant way of collaborating. An extension of my team.’
‘Bram Caudri is a strong dealmaker who gets things done, Guillette van Grinsven has the content-driven ability to build strong interpersonal relations with counterparts; Jasmijn Harms is pragmatic and problem-solving; and Esmee de Bos is a high-quality hard worker who understands the job.'’
'There is a high commitment from the Houthoff team for you to be successful and they are always on-hand when needed. This ensures that you receive prompt advice, no matter the complexity or time sensitivity of the matter. This creates a seamless experience overall.’
‘Bram Caudri's wealth of experience is visible in all strategic elements of the process. Bram can simplify complex situations and get to the core of what is relevant to address. While deals go through intense and sometimes demanding phases, Bram is always calm, down-to-earth and keeps complete oversight of what is relevant and what’s not.'
Key clients
- Crestview Partners
- I-squared Capital
- Avedon capital partners
- HG Capital
- ECI capital partners
- IceLake
- IK Partners
- Castik Capital Partners
- 3i Group
- Waterland Private Equity
Work highlights
- Advised Crestview and the seller, a global market leader in artificial grass for sport and outdoor living, in the sale of TenCate Grass to affiliates of Leonard Green & Partners (LGP).
- Advised funds managed by Castik Capital S.à r.l on acquiring a majority stake in the Andra Tech Group, a leading group of manufacturers of high-tech precision components and sub-modules.
- Advised 3i on the sale of the Weener Plastics group to US manufacturing company Silgan Holdings.
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Practice head
Bram Caudri
Other key lawyers
Alexander Kaarls; Michiel Pannekoek; Richard Witvliet; Jeanne Beck; Guillette van Grinsven; Jasmijn Harms; Esmee de Bos; Ivar Brouwer; Jessica den Dekker